At NW Regen, we work with patients with a variety of disorders – some commonly known, and others, perhaps less well-known. Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is one that not many people may have heard of, but one that definitely warrants attention. hEDS is an...
More Questions About Knee Pain? We Have Answers
Sometimes knee pain and back pain are related. But not always. Sometimes knee pain, one of the most common complaints among our patients at NW Regen, is independent of any back issues. In Part 2 of our knee pain series, we’ll answer a few more common questions.
Knee Pain and Back Pain: Siblings? Or Distant Cousins?
While each part of your body has its own unique function, it also generally relies on other parts of your body to operate at peak performance. Because of this deep connection, when you experience pain in one area, that area might not be the source of pain. A perfect example of this is with your back and knees.
Questions regarding the relationship between knee and back pain arise often. Below are a few of the most common questions that we hear at NW Regen.
A Little-Known Tale About Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Once upon a time, there was a little-known therapy called Stellate Ganglion Blocks, otherwise known as SGB. Over the years, this treatment, while admittedly not well-known, proved remarkably effective for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, anxiety, stress-related disorders, insomnia, postpartum depression, among other conditions. However, it remained a mystery to most people (including clinicians). Today, the story is changing …
Your Top Five Knee Pain Questions Answered
As a licensed Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician focusing on interventional orthopedic and orthobiologic medicine and therapies, I answer questions about aches and pains, debilitating conditions, and overall health concerns all day long. And one of the issues I...
How Effective are PRP and Adipose Therapies?
DataBiologics recently released its 2021 Outcomes Report: “An Overview of Regenerative Treatments for Orthopedic Conditions.” If you’re not familiar with the organization, DataBiologics helps physicians collect and analyze patient data to measure the efficacy of...
For Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Proves PRP More Effective than Hyaluronic Acid
Osteoarthritis is a common disease among older adults, and the knee joint is most commonly affected. Having an effective and safe treatment option is important to help us all live healthier, more active lives. A recent study, “Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic...
Stay Calm, Get Answers to FAQs about Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Dr. Wood was recently interviewed about Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGB) on the Edge on Regenerative Medicine Podcast, a show educating the public on life-changing advances in modern medicine. With so many people still unfamiliar with this effective treatment for...
An In-Depth Look at Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
In the search for the most effective ways to improve the quality of our lives, we all generally want the same outcomes. We strive for overall better health, with reduced pain and a return to peak performance. Our solution at Northwest Regen? Using natural,...